Lenovo ML2 connector?

[gardar]

Wondering if anyone here is knowledgeable on the Lenovo ML2 connector?

I accidentally bought some cards that are for that ML2 connector.

I'm wondering if the ML2 connector is just a PCIe connector in a different form or if it's a whole different beast.

If it's just PCIe, are then some adapters/converters available? I'd be interested in the ML2 pinout as well.

 

[vanfawx]

I've never heard of that connector, but I'm super curious. Possible to upload some pictures? Might also help in the circumstance that the connector has a "standard" non-Lenovo name

 

[gardar]

Absolutely, you can actually find loads of pictures on google under "Lenovo ML2", here's one attached.

 

[gardar]

Seems like it's PCI.
I found the patent that Lenovo filed for the ML2 or "Mezzanine LOM" and it actually contains the pinout, along with other info!

https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/3d/e9/99/8eb9e0bf53912e/US20150205745A1.pdf
US20150205745A1 - Computing device interface connectors for peripheral component interconnect compliant devices and other devices - Google Patents